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I had a haemorrhoid from my childs birth 12 years ago and it now seems to be gone. can it just drop off ? i have had some light red blood on wiping.
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No: It will not just drop off. Seek a surgical evaluation.
Answered 4/14/2015
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No.: They don't just drop off, but they may regress a bit or be retained above the anal sphincter.
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